Martin Devlin (born 1964) is a New Zealand radio and television broadcaster. In July 2012, The Radio Network announced that Devlin would take over the morning show for NZ's first private station, Radio Hauraki. Devlin later anchored a show on Newstalk ZB, until 2021.[1] Devlin is currently host on The Platform.
Martin Devlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) New Zealand |
| Citizenship | New Zealander |
| Education | St. Patrick's College |
| Occupation | Sports broadcaster |
| Employer | TVNZ |
Biography
editDevlin is the nephew of New Zealand rock-and-roll star Johnny Devlin,[2] and was educated at St. Patrick's College, Silverstream.
Devlin began his broadcasting career in radio in 1987, and is the recipient of numerous broadcasting awards, including 'sports broadcaster of the year' six times.[3] Devlin has worked on a variety of shows: Energy FM in New Plymouth, Channel Z in Wellington, as well as networks – The Edge, Radio Sport and Radio Live.[4] Devlin writes sport for NZ Rugby World, and does a sport talkback blog for tvnz.co.nz as well as being a regular weekly contributor for Rugby Centre on Sky TV's Rugby Channel.
Devlin anchored TVNZ's coverage of both the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2014 Fifa World Cup.[5][6] In January 2011, Martin Devlin identified himself as the person involved in a minor 'disorderly behaviour' charge in December 2010.[7]
Devlin anchored the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[4] On the opening night of the Rugby World Cup, over one million viewers tuned in to watch Devlin interview Jonah Lomu in the minutes before the opening match that featured the All Blacks vs Tonga.[8]
Devlin was briefly taken off air in May 2021 after allegations that he attempted to physically assault a colleague in the NZME newsroom. It was also alleged that he had sent inappropriate messages to other colleagues. Devlin apologised and said he struggled with mental health issues.[9] In July 2021, Devlin was reinstated to his role after two complaints were found to not be substantiated.[10][11] In July 2021, it was reported that Devlin had unsuccessfully attempted suicide.[12]
In November 2021, Devlin announced that he had resigned from NZME.[13]
By 2022, Devlin had become a host on The Platform, an internet radio station founded by veteran broadcaster Sean Plunket.[14][15] In October 2024, Devlin left The Platform.[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Devlin Radio Show". ZB. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ Agency bio
- ^ "Martin Devlin". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ a b Screen, NZ On. "Martin Devlin | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Martin Devlin: FIFA World Cup day one". TVNZ. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Martin Devlin to Host TVNZ's FIFA World Cup Coverage". www.scoop.co.nz. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ Steward, Ian (24 January 2011). "Devlin outs himself in disorderly-behaviour case". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ Charlton, Cory (7 October 2011). "Rugby World Cup a huge ratings winner". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
- ^ Plumb, Simon (21 May 2021). "'Ashamed' radio host Martin Devlin off-air after throwing punch at young journalist and 'inappropriate' messages". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Independent workplace investigation finds complaints against broadcaster Martin Devlin not substantiated". NZ Herald. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Martin Devlin's young victim leaves NZME as punch-throwing radio host keeps his job". Stuff. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Broadcaster Martin Devlin in hospital after attempt to take his own life, ex-wife says". Stuff. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Martin Devlin resigns from Newstalk ZB and station owner NZME". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Greive, Duncan (20 August 2022). "Two hours with the secretive rich lister bankrolling Sean Plunket's The Platform". The Spinoff. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Re-Platformed: radio outcasts make their own platform". Radio New Zealand. 15 May 2022. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Martin Devlin Signing Off On The Platform". The Platform. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.